Why have a Home Inspection?

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You will know the property's condition that goes beyond just a walk through. Our inspections are thorough, and you will be informed up front before purchasing a property if repairs are necessary.  For example, if the roof needs replacing, structural problems, water damage signs, bad wiring, etc. A home inspection can reveal what could be costly repairs or that you are making a good sound purchase. 

 

Requesting a Home Inspection

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You should request a home inspection right after you sign a contract if you are purchasing a property. Normally you will be given a certain number of days (5, 10 15, etc) to get this completed. Don't wait until the last minute our calendar fills up quite quickly. 

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Do you need to be at the Inspection?

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You are welcome to attend the inspection, but it is not required. We recommend showing up in the last 30-45 minutes. The inspector will answer your questions and give you a briefing on any significant findings at the end of the inspection. 

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How long does an inspection take?

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The time depends on how large the home or building is. The larger the property, the longer the inspection. To give a point of reference, a 2,000 square foot home is usually about 2 - 1/2 hours. Also considered in the time of an inspection is what our inspector finds. More notes and photos if there are problem areas will add more to the time frame. 

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When will the inspection Reports be ready?

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Full Inspection reports are ready the evening of or very early morning after the inspection. 

4 Point and Wind Mitigation reports will be available up to 48 hours after the day of inspection. 

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How do you pay for an inspection?

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Payment Options: 

Cash or Check 

If you are attending the inspection you can pay by cash or check to the inspector.

If you are not attending the inspection, you can mail a check made out to Center State Home Inspections at the time of scheduling your inspection to Center State Home Inspections 2211 Pinewood Blvd, Sebring, Fl 33870 or pay online when the report is ready.

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To Pay Online 

Our process is very simple. Once the reports are ready, the inspector uploads them to the website.

You will receive a notification from the inspector to your email that includes a username, and a unique password created just for you by the website. No one else has access to your password for security purposes. (Even we don’t know what the password is.)

 

• Click on the link provided below the login information.

• Log in to the website and click on the Pay Now button. On this page you will be able to enter your payment information and make a secure payment. 

• The next step will take you to your reports to view and download. 

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We do not accept payment at closing if you are purchasing a property. 

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Do I need to have a 4 Point and Wind Mitigation?

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These reports can be requested from your insurance company and inspections usually take between 30 minutes to an hour. Our Full inspections include 4 Point and Wind Mitigation inspections at no extra charge.

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Do you offer Termite Inspections?

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Yes. We have a local Pest Contral company that works alongside us and schedule them for the same time or day of the inspection you have requested from us.  

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Do you inspect Pools?

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We check all Pool plumbing and pump equipment as well as surface floors, walls ladders and steps. Heaters are considered a specialty item and may or may not be inspected depending on ease of use for turning controls on and off. More sophisticated pool equipment is typically omitted from inspection. 

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Do you inspect Septic Tanks?

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We do not offer Septic Tank inspections but do have the following companies we can recommend. 

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Sapp Environmental Service - 863-465-4567

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Highland Septic and Sewer Inc, 863-382-4455

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​​Do you inspect for mold?

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We do not offer mold inspections at this time. ​​

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